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MONTEREY JACK WITH SOUR CREAM & ONION SEASONING CHEESE NUGGETS, MONTEREY JACK WITH SOUR CREAM & ONION SEASONING

GREAT VALUE · 0/100 · Not approved

2 not-approved ingredients detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Dextrose Caution Refined glucose, typically from corn.
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Maltodextrin Caution Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
Artificial Flavors Not approved Undisclosed synthetic flavoring compounds.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".

How the score was reached

100 − 50×2 − 10×3 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Artificial Flavors -50 Undisclosed synthetic flavoring compounds.
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Dextrose -10 Refined glucose, typically from corn.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Maltodextrin -10 Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.

Ingredients

monterey jack cheeseMilkcheese cultureSaltenzymessour cream and onion seasoningOnion PowderDextroseSugar (Refined)Maltodextrincontains or less ofArtificial FlavorsCitric Acidspicegum acaciaCanola Oilsilicon dioxideCreamnfat milk]potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent cakingnatamycina natural mold inhibitor

Diets this fits

VegetarianPescatarianGluten-free

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